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Governor Wolf: Forms + Surfaces Expands in Allegheny County, Creating Jobs and Growing Global Footprint

November 8, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Forms + Surfaces, Inc., a manufacturer of architectural products, will expand its operations in Allegheny County, supporting the combined creation and retention of 346 full-time jobs. The company has pledged to invest $15.65 million into the project, and has committed to create at least 115 new, […]

Wolf Administration Helps Elk County Manufacturer Expand, Create New Opportunities for Job-Seekers

November 7, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that GrafTech USA LLC, a manufacturer of graphite electrodes, will expand its facility in St. Marys, Elk County, which will support the combined retention and creation of 82 full-time jobs at the facility. “Nearly half of Elk County’s workforce is employed in the manufacturing industry, and this […]

Wolf Administration Approves Four Business Expansion Projects in Four Counties

November 6, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) for four businesses in four counties. The loans will enable the purchase, construction, and renovation of facilities and will help create and retain hundreds of jobs across the commonwealth. “Our investments in these business expansion projects […]

Governor Wolf Announces Investments to Bolster Pennsylvania’s Workforce Skills

November 6, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that more than $7.8 million in training assistance funding was provided to 745 Pennsylvania companies through the commonwealth’s Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania (WEDnetPA). This year marks 20 years of partnerships and funding assistance for qualified businesses in the state, with 20,683 companies providing training […]

Pennsylvania Unveils New PA Business One-Stop Shop Registration Tool to Cut Red Tape, Streamline Launching a Business

November 4, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that opening a business in Pennsylvania just became easier with the creation of PA Business One-Stop Shop Registration Checklist. This tool will help small business owners and entrepreneurs more easily access necessary licenses, permits, forms, and contact information personalized for the needs of their company in just […]

October Economic Development Roundup

November 1, 2019
No tricks here, this October’s investments prove that business is BOO-ming in Pennsylvania! From one corner of the commonwealth to another, projects ranging in size and scope received assistance from the Wolf Administration totaling more than $26 million. Thirty-five projects in 22 counties have benefitted from investments in infrastructure, business expansion, broadband initiatives and site […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Funding to Help Luzerne County Turn Old Industrial Site into Recreational Area

November 1, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of new funding through the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) for Pittston to assess a former industrial site in Luzerne County. “Communities across the commonwealth continue to invest in neighborhoods that will promote a sense of community while preserving public health and safety,” said Gov. […]

State Funding Helps Lycoming County Manufacturing Company Expand, Supporting Nearly 60 Jobs

October 30, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced Hermance Machine Company, a family-owned and operated manufacturer and distributor specializing in woodworking and wood product manufacturing equipment in Williamsport, Lycoming County, will expand, supporting the combined retention and creation of 57 full-time jobs in the area. “I am pleased that Hermance Machine Company has decided to […]

Wolf Administration Highlights How Restore Pennsylvania Will Help Broadband Issues in Pennsylvania’s Rural Schools

October 25, 2019
Westover, PA – Today, Governor’s Office of Broadband Initiatives Acting Executive Director Sheri Collins and Department of Education Deputy Secretary for Commonwealth Libraries Glenn Miller visited Harmony Area School District in Clearfield County to discuss how lack of access to high-speed internet hurts students’ ability to learn, and how the Restore Pennsylvania proposal will help […]

Wolf Administration: New Amazon Fulfillment Center Will Bring Jobs, Economic Activity to Western PA

October 23, 2019
Imperial, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined Regional Director of Operations for Amazon Robert Long, CEO of Allegheny Conference on Community Development, Stefani Pashman, and state and local officials at the opening of its new fulfillment center in Findlay Township. Amazon has committed to investing more than […]

Governor Wolf Announces Funding to Clean Up and Renew Former Industrial Sites

October 23, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced seven new projects funded by the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) that will clean up former industrial sites in Allegheny, Berks, Bucks, Dauphin, Lehigh, and York counties to prepare them for use as parks, and business and residential properties. “Refurbishing an old property for the benefit of […]

Wolf Administration Announces New Funding to Help Crawford County Turn Former Railroad Site into Economic and Cultural Hub

October 18, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced the approval of new funding through the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) to the Economic Progress Alliance of Crawford County (EPACC) to assess the former Consolidated Rail Corp. property in the City of Meadville, Crawford County. “Repurposing this property is […]

Wolf Administration: Restore Pennsylvania Key to Battling Blight

October 16, 2019
Wilkinsburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Executive Director for Local Government Services Kim Bracey joined local officials and community members to tour blighted properties in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County and discuss how the governor’s bipartisan Restore Pennsylvania will help municipalities eradicate blight. “Blighted neighborhoods like the Wilkinsburg Business District serve as […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Business Expansion, Job Creation in Dauphin County

October 16, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders to celebrate the dedication of D&H Distributing’s new location in Dauphin County. “It is great to see a company that started here in Pennsylvania continue to expand in the commonwealth,” said Secretary Davin. This new facility will benefit […]

Steel Container Manufacturer Expands in Pennsylvania, Supporting 96 Jobs

October 16, 2019
Milton, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Custom Container Solutions (CCS), a manufacturer of steel containers, will expand its operations to a new flagship location in Northumberland County. The project will support the combined retention and creation of 96 jobs in the commonwealth. “Pennsylvania has a long, rich history in steel manufacturing, and […]

Wolf Administration Announces New Funding to Strengthen Coal-Impacted Communities

October 10, 2019
Harrisburg, PA — Governor Tom Wolf today announced that Pennsylvania was awarded more than $8 million by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for 10 projects in counties affected by job losses in coal mining, coal power plant operations, and coal-related supply chain industries due to the changing economics of America’s energy production. “We want to […]

Gov. Wolf: ADP’s Arrival in Allentown Another Sign of Pennsylvania’s Economic Reinvention

October 10, 2019
Allentown, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf celebrated the arrival of payroll-processing company ADP LLC in downtown Allentown as a symbol of the economic renaissance of Pennsylvania’s cities along with Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin, state and local officials and company representatives. “Allentown is in the midst of a reinvention […]

Governor Wolf: New Investments in Economic Development Projects will Benefit Five PA Counties

October 9, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) for eight businesses in five counties. The loans will enable the purchase, construction, and renovation of facilities and will help create and retain thousands of jobs across the commonwealth. “By making continued investments in projects across […]

Wolf Administration Announces New Funding to Repurpose Former Times Leader Building for Higher Education

October 9, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of new funding through the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) to perform an environmental assessment of the former Times Leader Building in the city of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County. The city plans to renovate the 47,000-square-foot building for use by the students, faculty, and administration of […]

Governor Wolf: Schuylkill County Revitalization Continues with Evans Delivery Company Expansion, Creation of 65 Jobs

October 4, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Evans Delivery Company (EDC), an over-the-road trucking company and broker, will expand its operations in Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, creating 65 new jobs and maintaining 321 existing employees. “EDC made a commitment to revitalize Schuylkill Haven almost two decades ago, and the company has been dedicated […]

Restore Pennsylvania Will Expand Rural Broadband Access

October 3, 2019
Port Allegany, PA – Today, Governor’s Office of Broadband Initiatives Acting Executive Director Sheri Collins spoke to attendees at the 106th Annual County Convention in Port Allegany, McKean County, discussing how lack of broadband access negatively affects the region and how the Restore Pennsylvania proposal can expand access and close the digital divide in the […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of Recyclable Plastic Manufacturer in Schuylkill County

October 3, 2019
Frackville, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined officials from Clearly Clean, LLC, a manufacturer of recyclable plastic trays for retail food products, and local leaders to break ground on a new expansion project in Frackville, Schuylkill County. “We in the Wolf Administration are proud to stand behind […]

Governor Wolf: Metal Panel Manufacturer to Expand in Monroe, Create 70 Jobs

September 27, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), a manufacturer of insulated metal panels, will expand its manufacturing operation in Monroe County. The project will help create at least 70 full-time jobs in the area. “We welcome All Weather Insulated Panels to Pennsylvania and, specifically, to Monroe County,” said […]

Wolf Administration Approves Funding to Help Homeless Families and Promote Affordable Housing

September 26, 2019
Harrisburg, PA — Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced more than $5 million in funding to help homeless families and promote homelessness prevention across the commonwealth. The funding is provided from the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program. This funding comes on the heels of a recent announcement that the […]

Wolf Administration Announces New Funding to Help Remediate Montgomery County Park

September 25, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced the approval of new funding through the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) grant to perform an environmental assessment at Pollock Park on the former Mayer Pollock Steel Company site in Pottstown Borough, Montgomery County. The borough plans to remediate the […]

Wolf Administration Announces $1.5 Million Investment to Bolster Advanced Textile Manufacturing in PA

September 25, 2019
Philadelphia, PA – Today, the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announced that a $1.5 million Manufacturing PA grant has been awarded to the Pennsylvania Fabric Discovery Center (PA FDC)—a center that will create a manufacturing-based revolution by enhancing traditional fibers, yarns, and textiles into highly sophisticated integrated systems and networked devices. DCED Executive […]

Wolf Administration Announces Critical Transportation Enhancements in Elk County

September 24, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced the approval of new funding for transportation infrastructure improvements to the city of St. Marys in Elk County. “High volume roads create headaches for travelers, commuters, and businesses alike by slowing down commerce and impacting public safety,” said Sec. Davin. […]

Wolf Administration Backs Apprenticeship Program for Electricians

September 24, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of new funding for the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of Electrical Apprenticeship Corporation’s Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC), which is working to fill the steadily growing need for electricians in construction. The grant will come from Governor Wolf’s Manufacturing PA initiative. “This administration has been steadfast […]

Wolf Administration Announces Business Expansion, Transportation Improvements in Lackawanna County

September 23, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – As a number of large employers are planning to expand their operations in the near future, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin today announced the approval of new funding for transportation infrastructure improvements in Scott Township. “A rise of business expansion sometimes comes coupled with the need for […]

Governor Wolf Announces Expansion of Cosmetics Manufacturer Seokoh, Creation of Nearly 300 New PA Jobs

September 20, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Seokoh, Inc., a manufacturer of cosmetics and personal care products, will expand its operations in Scott Township, Lackawanna County and support the creation of 280 new jobs. “Pennsylvania is fourth in the nation in the manufacturing of toiletry products, and Seokoh’s expansion in Lackawanna County is […]

Governor Wolf Supports New Training Program for Future PA Ironworkers

September 19, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of new funding for the Iron Worker Apprenticeship Workforce Expansion Project, a program proposed by the Ironworkers Joint Apprenticeship and Journeyman Training Fund to provide opportunities for young men and woman to begin careers as ironworkers. The grant will come from Governor Wolf’s Manufacturing PA […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Air Products’ Commitment to Pennsylvania

September 18, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Executive Deputy Secretary Neil Weaver joined officials from Air Products, a provider of industrial gases, for the groundbreaking of the company’s new global headquarters in the Lehigh Valley. “We want the commonwealth to be a place where Pennsylvania-based businesses can continue to grow and […]

Wolf Administration Continues Investments in Affordable Housing for Pennsylvanians

September 18, 2019
Harrisburg, PA — Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new investments to support 12 affordable housing projects across the commonwealth. Funded through the HOME program, more than $4.7 million in funding will be disbursed to communities in 10 counties to expand the supply of safe, accessible, decent and affordable housing for low-income Pennsylvanians. “Since its inception, […]

More than 150 New Projects Will Improve Infrastructure, Enhance Community Development, and Protect Our Environment

September 17, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development Dennis Davin announced 151 new project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for environmental and infrastructure projects in counties across Pennsylvania. “It’s important to take a holistic approach to investing in our communities, recognizing that there are intrinsic links between environmental […]

DCED Announces Funding to Help Reduce Energy Costs for Residents and Businesses in Bradford, Lancaster, and Lebanon Counties

September 17, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced three new Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE) project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), that will bring natural gas energy to households, schools, and businesses in Bradford, Lancaster, and Lebanon counties. Combined, the projects will also support the creation of […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Investments in Business Expansion, Agriculture Projects

September 17, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of five projects through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) that will assist with the construction of new, energy efficient buildings in Lancaster and Beaver counties, and will create or expand agriculture operations. The approved projects, totaling $7.5 million in grants and loans, were funded through […]

Wolf Administration Secures Keurig Dr Pepper, 378 New Jobs at Shuttered Lehigh Valley Site

September 16, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Delivering on the administration’s promise to find a new employer for the shuttered Kraft-Heinz site in the Lehigh Valley, Governor Tom Wolf today announced that Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) will expand its presence in Pennsylvania to a new facility and create 378 new full-time jobs at the site. “My administration has been […]

Wolf Administration: Allegiant Travel Company Creates 50 New Jobs, Increases Travel Options for Lehigh Valley

September 13, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that airline provider Allegiant Travel Company has been approved for state funding to expand its presence at the Lehigh Valley Airport in Hanover Township, Lehigh County, by establishing a base, creating 50 new full-time jobs. “This project is good news for Allegiant and the Lehigh Valley Airport, […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Thriving Craft Beer Industry

September 12, 2019
Community and Economic Development, Agriculture Secretaries to be “Brewer for a Day” Harrisburg, PA – To honor Pennsylvania’s thriving craft beer industry this month, Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development Dennis Davin and Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding are serving as “Brewers for a Day” at two homegrown breweries. “The addition of […]

Governor Wolf: WebFX Expands Campus, Creating 63 New Jobs and Renovating Historic Harrisburg Properties

September 5, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that digital marketing firm WebFX will expand its campus in Dauphin County. The project will create 63 new and retain 172 full-time jobs in the area. “WebFX is an innovative company that makes both Harrisburg and Pennsylvania proud; a forward-thinking tech firm that is creating good jobs […]

Governor Wolf: New Capital Funding Supports Job Creation, Business Expansion in Five PA Counties

September 4, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) for six businesses in five counties. The loans will enable the purchase, construction, and renovation of facilities and equipment. The funding will help create and retain 184 jobs across the commonwealth. “Pennsylvania has a strong, diverse […]

Governor Wolf Announces Snack Food Manufacturer Expansion to York County

August 30, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that That’s How We Roll, LLC, a baked dessert snacks manufacturer, will expand its operations to York County, creating 50 new jobs. The company, currently based in northern New Jersey, has outgrown its current facility and will expand its operations to Springettsbury Township. “Pennsylvania is known across […]

Wolf Administration Announces New Funding to Help Scranton Turn Vacant Lot into Public Park

August 28, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced the approval of new funding through the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) that will provide for the cleanup of the former RSM Properties located in the City of Scranton, Lackawanna County to provide for further development on the property. The […]

Governor Wolf Announces Funding to Provide Skills Training to Next Generation of Workers in the Hanover Region

August 27, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of new apprenticeship grants to Elsner Engineering Works, KLK Welding, and Utz Quality Foods in Hanover to fill the need of skilled workers for manufacturing positions that require specialized knowledge. The grant, awarded to Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce, builds on the governor’s commitment to expanding […]

Governor Wolf Announces Crown Cork Expansion, New Job Creation in York

August 27, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. (Crown), a manufacturer of metal food, beverage, and aerosol containers, will expand its manufacturing operation in Hanover Borough, York County. The project will support the combined creation and retention of 92 jobs in the area. “The expansion of Crown Cork […]

Wolf Administration Tours New Freedom Borough, Details Benefits of Restore Pennsylvania for York County

August 26, 2019
New Freedom, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Community Affairs and Development Rick Vilello joined local officials and community leaders on a tour of downtown New Freedom Borough to discuss its challenges and efforts to encourage economic development in the region. They also discussed how the Restore Pennsylvania […]

Wolf Administration Visits Potter County to Discuss How Restore Pennsylvania Will Expand Rural Broadband Access

August 20, 2019
Coudersport, PA – Today, Governor’s Office of Broadband Initiatives Acting Executive Director Sheri Collins was joined by members of the Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative to visit business owners in Potter County. Collins discussed with the business owners how lack of broadband access negatively affects the region and how the Restore Pennsylvania proposal can expand access […]

DCED Secretary Highlights Wolf Administration’s Investments into Erie

August 19, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local officials, business leaders, and investors to highlight the Wolf Administration’s investments into Erie and to promote Erie as a prime target for private investment. His remarks were part of Erie Homecoming 2019, a two-day event showcasing high-potential investment opportunities […]

Governor Wolf: New Funding to Boost Manufacturing Sector, Close Skills Gap in Western Pennsylvania

August 16, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Building on his commitment to expand job training and workforce development, Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of new funding for Edinboro University Foundation and Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Tooling & Machining Foundation (NTMF), Inc. The funding will support job training programs that will provide high school students the in-demand […]

Wolf Administration Announces Funding for Sewer Improvements in Clearfield County

August 16, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced a $1 million through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to improve sewer infrastructure in Decatur Township, Clearfield County. “Our communities deserve infrastructure that helps make residents’ day-to-day lives healthy and safe,” Secretary Davin said. “Right now, much of […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of New GIANT Food Store in Philadelphia

August 14, 2019
Philadelphia, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined GIANT Food Stores officials and local leaders to break ground on a new full-size grocery store in the Riverwalk development in center city Philadelphia. “GIANT’s investment in Philadelphia and our many communities across Pennsylvania will not only enhance the quality […]

Governor Wolf: Startup Selects Northampton County as Best Location to Establish First Manufacturing Site

August 8, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Continental Cup Company (CCC), a manufacturer of high-end graphic paper cups, will establish its first manufacturing operation in the City of Bethlehem, Northampton County. The project will support the creation of 71 jobs in the area. “I’m proud to welcome Continental Cup Company to Pennsylvania,” said […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of State-Funded Aerospace Industry Manufacturer

August 7, 2019
Lake City, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined AirBorn officials and local leaders to break ground on their new expansion project in Lake City Borough, Erie County. The project, made possible by the Governor’s Action Team, will help the company build space for new projects for the […]

Governor Wolf: New Funding Supports Business Expansion in Bedford, Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties

August 7, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) for three businesses in Bedford, Bucks, and Philadelphia counties. The new funding will enable the purchase, construction, and renovation of facilities, help purchase new equipment, and will help create and retain 105 jobs across the commonwealth. […]

Governor Wolf Celebrates Vibrant Pennsylvania Communities on Tour of Downtown Hanover

August 6, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf joined Main Street Hanover Executive Director Justine Trucksess and other community leaders on a tour of downtown Hanover celebrating the vibrancy of Pennsylvania’s historic communities. “Communities like Hanover are the backbone of our commonwealth. They serve as a reminder of where we’re from and hold the key to […]

Governor Wolf: TechnipFMC Expansion Will Support Job Creation in Washington County

August 1, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that TechnipFMC will expand its operations by establishing a new facility in Speers Borough, Washington County. The project will support the creation and retention of 168 Pennsylvania jobs. “This project is great news for the Mon Valley,” said Governor Wolf. “This expansion project means new full-time jobs […]

Secretaries Miller and Davin Urge Trump Administration to Reverse Course on Discriminatory Housing Proposal

July 25, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin have submitted comments to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) indicating the Wolf Administration’s strong opposition to a federal proposal that would withhold housing assistance from some immigrant families. […]

Wolf Administration Outlines How Restore Pennsylvania Could Help Lawrence Combat Blight, Expand Broadband Access

July 23, 2019
New Castle, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Community Affairs Rick Vilello and Governor’s Office of Broadband Initiatives Acting Executive Director Sheri Collins joined local government officials, and business and community leaders for a roundtable discussion about the region’s challenges in its fight against blight and the efforts […]

Governor Wolf: State Funding to Support New Manufacturing Training Options in Mifflin, Juniata Counties

July 19, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of funding for the Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology to support its post-secondary training program for certified welding and metal fabrication. The grant will come from Governor Wolf’s Manufacturing PA initiative. “This grant will enable the Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology […]

Community Leaders, Education, and Business Officials Join Governor Wolf to Call for Statewide Broadband Access

July 18, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Office of Broadband Initiatives Acting Executive Director Sheri Collins and representatives from Pennsylvania’s business, education, and municipal sectors at a press conference at the Capitol. The participants discussed their individual challenges with broadband access and how the bipartisan Restore Pennsylvania proposal will help close the […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Announcement of State-Funded Sports and Health Center

July 17, 2019
Pittsburgh, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Executive Deputy Secretary Neil Weaver joined officials from Highmark Health, the Allegheny Health Network (AHN), and other local and community leaders to announce plans to build the AHN Montour Health and Sports Medicine Center with funding from the Wolf Administration. Upon its completion in […]

DCED Announces Funding to Lower Energy Costs for Residents and Businesses in Butler, Crawford, and Northampton Counties

July 16, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced three new project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), that will bring natural gas energy to households and businesses in Butler, Crawford, and Northampton counties. “Pennsylvanians’ ability to access our energy resources is directly related to many other aspects […]

Governor Wolf: New Funding Will Help Pennsylvania Farmers Grow Their Businesses

July 16, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of $1.6 million in low-interest loans funding to assist four Pennsylvania farms with construction costs and land acquisition to spur business creation and expansion. “My administration is committed to strengthening our infrastructure and resources to help our farmers thrive,” Governor Wolf said. “We are pleased […]

Governor Wolf: Manufacturing Startup Selects Northampton County for First Operation in Pennsylvania

July 9, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that IQ Fibers, a start-up cellulose fiber manufacturer, selected Northampton County to establish its first manufacturing operation in Pennsylvania. The project will support the creation of 43 jobs. “The investments our administration is making in our business sector represent significant opportunities for the commonwealth to grow and […]

Governor Wolf Announces Loan Funding to Beemac Trucking, LLC, Enabling Job Creation in Beaver County

July 3, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced a low-interest loan approval through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) for Beemac Trucking, LLC in Beaver County. The funding will enable the construction of a new full-service maintenance and repair facility in Ambridge Borough and will support the combined creation and retention of more than 200 […]

Wolf Administration Funds Carter Lumber Expansion in York

July 3, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Carter Lumber (CL), a building materials retailer, selected York County to establish its first manufacturing operation in Pennsylvania. The project will support the combined creation and retention of 212 jobs. “It’s with great pleasure that we welcome Carter Lumber’s manufacturing operation to the York region,” Governor […]

Governor Wolf: New Funding to Assist Job Creation, Piling Solutions, Inc. Expansion in Luzerne

July 1, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Piling Solutions, Inc. (PSI), a manufacturer of threaded steel pipes and piling, will expand its manufacturing operations in Luzerne County, supporting the combined creation and retention of more than of 85 jobs in the area. “This expansion is great news for Piling Solutions and great news […]

Governor Wolf Announces Expansion of PGT Trucking, Creation of New Jobs in Indiana County

June 27, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that PGT Trucking, Inc, a flatbed transportation company, will expand its operations in Indiana County, supporting the creation of 25 jobs in the area. “My administration is delighted to continue supporting businesses that want to grow in Pennsylvania,” Governor Wolf said. “PGT Trucking’s expansion is great news […]

Governor Wolf: Höganäs Expansion to Create New Jobs in Cambria County

June 26, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that North American Höganäs High Alloys, LLC (Höganäs), a manufacturer of powdered metal products, will expand its operations in Cambria County, supporting the creation of 25 jobs in the area. “Pennsylvania’s powdered metals industry is a major contributor to our manufacturing sector,” Governor Wolf said. “Höganäs’ decision […]

Governor Wolf: Manufacturing PA Innovation Program Awards $1.7 Million to Shape Future of Manufacturing

June 21, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of $1.7 million in grants through the Manufacturing PA initiative. The 26 projects receiving the funding will spur new technologies and processes in the manufacturing sector. “There is a direct correlation between manufacturing innovation and economic growth,” Governor Wolf said. “My administration continues working to […]

Governor Wolf: Nord-Lock Group Expansion to Create New Jobs in Allegheny County

June 19, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Nord-Lock Group, a manufacturer of secure bolting solutions, will expand operations in Allegheny County. The project will support 147 jobs in the area. “Nord-Lock Group has been in Allegheny County for more than 30 years, and we’re thrilled to announce that the company will continue to […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Funding to Provide Lehigh Valley Workers with In-Demand Manufacturing Credentials

June 18, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of new funding for the Northampton Community College (NCC) to provide opportunities for unemployed and underemployed workers to gain entry-level skills needed for in-demand manufacturing positions. “The Lehigh Valley has a rich history of manufacturing, but as the manufacturing sector evolves to meet the demands […]

Governor Wolf Announces Funding to Expand Manufacturing Training in Lancaster County

June 13, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of new funding for Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology to support the Manufacturing Skill Up Project, which will eliminate barriers to employment and create a stronger pipeline of workers for high priority manufacturing occupations in the Lancaster area. “We are glad to support Thaddeus Stevens […]

Wolf Administration Visits Wayne County to Discuss How Restore Pennsylvania Will Expand Rural Broadband Access

June 12, 2019
Honesdale, PA – Today, Governor’s Office of Broadband Initiatives Acting Executive Director Sheri Collins and Department of Agriculture regional director Mark Critz joined Wayne County economic development leaders, business owners, and farmers to discuss the region’s challenges with broadband access and how the bipartisan Restore Pennsylvania proposal will help municipalities close the digital divide. “Every […]

Wolf Administration Discusses How Restore Pennsylvania Proposal Will Benefit York County

June 11, 2019
York, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin joined the York County Economic Alliance to discuss how the bipartisan Restore Pennsylvania proposal will benefit York County. Secretary Davin addressed a gathering of local business leaders and community organizations to outline how addressing blight, expanding broadband access, and strengthening flood protection […]

DCED Secretary: Restore Pennsylvania “the Only Way We Can Raise the Funds Necessary” to Fix Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure

June 10, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin provided the following testimony about Restore Pennsylvania to the House and Senate Democratic Policy Committees. “Chairwoman Boscola, Chairman Sturla, and members of the House and Senate Democratic Policy Committees: thank you for having me here today to discuss what I feel […]

Wolf Administration Visits Tri-Valley School District, Discusses How Restore Pennsylvania Will Bring Broadband Access to Students

June 6, 2019
Klingerstown, PA – Today, Governor’s Office of Broadband Initiatives Acting Executive Director Sheri Collins and Department of Education Deputy Secretary for Commonwealth Libraries Glenn Miller visited Mahantongo Elementary School in the Tri-Valley School District. Collins and Miller discussed how lack of access to high-speed internet hurts students’ ability to learn, and how the bipartisan Restore […]

Governor’s 2020 Census Commission Rallies to Protect Pennsylvania’s Share of Federal Funds

June 5, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, members of the Governor’s Census 2020 Complete Count Commission held the Census 2020 PA Counts Rally to advocate for an accurate census count in the commonwealth. A complete count is essential to secure Pennsylvania’s share of federal funding, an amount close to two-thirds of the entire Pennsylvania state budget. “The census […]

Governor Wolf: New PIDA Loan Approvals to Support Over 320 Jobs, Businesses Across the Commonwealth

June 5, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) for businesses in eight counties. The funding will assist companies at different stages, ranging from startup businesses to established companies looking to expand, and will help create and retain 324 jobs across the commonwealth. “Entrepreneurs and […]

Governor Wolf: Tyber Medical Expansion Will Support Nearly 80 Jobs in Northampton County

June 5, 2019
Manufacturing Operations Flourish After Move to Pennsylvania from New Jersey Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Tyber Medical LLC, an orthopedic device manufacturer, will expand its manufacturing operation in Hanover Township, Northampton County. The project will support the combined creation and retention of 79 jobs in the area. “Tyber Medical’s expansion project […]

Wolf Administration Discusses Benefits of Restore Pennsylvania for Washington County

May 30, 2019
Canonsburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined state legislators Timothy O’Neal, Pam Snyder, and Camera Bartolotta, as well as local government officials and community leaders in Canonsburg for a roundtable discussion about Washington County’s fight against blight. Secretary Davin discussed how the bipartisan Restore Pennsylvania infrastructure proposal […]

Wolf Administration Announces Funding for Improved Water Quality and Sewer Infrastructure in Southwest Pennsylvania

May 28, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced a total of $2 million in Community Block Grant Development (CDBG) funding to improve water quality and sewer infrastructure in Somerset and Greene Counties. “One of the biggest challenges our local governments face is how they manage their aging and inadequate infrastructure,” Governor Wolf said. “This funding […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Funding to Get Rural Students Involved in Manufacturing and Robotics This Summer

May 28, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of new funding for Bridge Builders Community Foundations to get students in rural areas of Northwest Pennsylvania involved in educational summer workshops focused around manufacturing and to increase student interest in robotics. The grant will come from Governor Wolf’s Manufacturing PA initiative. “When we get […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Funding to Prepare Northwest Pennsylvania Students for Manufacturing Careers

May 23, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of new funding for the West Middlesex Area School District to provide students with the skills they need to attain family-sustaining manufacturing careers after they graduate. The grant will come from Governor Wolf’s Manufacturing PA initiative. “Strengthening our workforce can only happen when we look […]

Governor Wolf: 400 New Jobs Coming to Columbia County

May 23, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that WebstaurantStore, Inc., an online restaurant supply company, will construct a new fulfillment center, creating at least 400 new, full-time jobs in Columbia County. “We’re thrilled to have helped WebstaurantStore bring new jobs to Columbia County,” said Governor Wolf. “We applaud Webstaurant for continuing to invest in […]

Governor Wolf Announces Infusion of $5.5 Million into Venture Capital Funding to Spur the Growth of Small Businesses

May 22, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced the reinvestment of $5.5 million from the New PA Venture Capital Investment Program into four venture capital funds to support the growth of early-stage Pennsylvania companies. “Supporting small businesses means investing wisely in early-stage companies that just need a little bit of funding to take off,” said […]

DCED Announces Investments to Bring Low-Cost Energy to Residents and Businesses in Crawford and Wayne Counties

May 22, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced two new Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE) project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), that will bring natural gas energy to households and help develop pad-ready sites for businesses to occupy and create family-sustaining jobs in Crawford and Wayne counties. […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Funding to Expand Manufacturing Training in the Berks Region

May 22, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of new funding for the Berks Career and Technology Center (BCTC) to support the last phase of a new welding facility that will serve 16 public school districts, private schools, residents, and businesses in the Berks County area. The grant will come from Governor Wolf’s […]

Governor Wolf Announces R.G. Coating to Establish New Galvanizing Facility, Creating 65 Manufacturing Jobs in Lawrence County

May 21, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that R.G. Coating LLC, a hot dip galvanizing company, will construct a new galvanizing facility in Lawrence County. The project is expected to create 65 manufacturing jobs at the site in Pulaski Township. “We’re proud that R.G. has selected Pennsylvania as the best place to grow the […]

Governor Wolf: Dollar General Expansion in Schuylkill to Create 100 Jobs

May 17, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Dollar General Corporation has established a new cold storage facility in Schuylkill County. At full capacity, the project is expected to support the creation of 100 new jobs. “Since day one, my administration has been committed to business growth and job creation. Today I’m proud to […]

Monroe County Leaders Support Restore Pennsylvania Plan to Provide High-Speed Internet Access

May 16, 2019
Cresco, PA – Today, Governor’s Office of Broadband Initiatives Acting Executive Director Sheri Collins joined state Representative Maureen Madden and community members from Monroe County to highlight the need for broadband expansion statewide. They discussed the region’s lack of access to high-speed internet and expressed their support to Gov. Wolf’s Restore Pennsylvania infrastructure plan to […]

Governor Wolf Announces Cardbox Packaging Selected Pennsylvania for its First US Manufacturing Operation

May 16, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Cardbox Packaging, Inc., a multi-national manufacturer of paper/carton-based packaging products, has selected Pennsylvania as the location for its first headquarters and manufacturing operation in the United States. “More companies continue to select Pennsylvania as the best place to do business in the U.S.,” Governor Wolf said. […]

Secretary Davin Tours Downtown Lewisburg, Highlights Wolf Administration’s Commitment to Small Businesses

May 9, 2019
Lewisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders for a walking tour of small businesses in downtown Lewisburg, Union County, as part of Small Business Week. Secretary Davin discussed Wolf Administration initiatives like the PA Business One-Stop Shop, which help promote entrepreneurship, develop a stronger workforce, […]

Wolf Administration Tours Blighted Properties, Details Benefits of Restore Pennsylvania for Columbia County

May 8, 2019
Berwick, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Community Affairs and Development Rick Vilello joined local officials and community leaders on a tour of blighted properties in Berwick, Columbia County. The tour included a discussion about the region’s challenges in its fight against blight. They also discussed how the […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Loan Approvals to Support Business Growth Across the Commonwealth

May 8, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced five new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) for five businesses in Berks, Cumberland, Lancaster, Somerset, and Wayne counties. The funding will assist companies at different stages, ranging from startup businesses to established companies looking to expand, and will help create and retain […]

Governor Wolf Announces Headquarters Expansion, Job Creation of National Hardwood Flooring Manufacturer AHF Products

May 7, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that AHF Products, a manufacturer of solid and engineered hardwood flooring products, will expand its presence in Pennsylvania. The project is expected to create nearly 70 jobs at the selected Lancaster County project site. “This expansion by AHF demonstrates what so many manufacturers in Lancaster County and […]

Wolf Administration Breaks Ground on State-Funded Affordable Housing Project

May 6, 2019
Philadelphia, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Executive Deputy Secretary Neil Weaver joined HACE, a nonprofit community development organization, and other local and community leaders to break ground on the Casa Indiana affordable housing project in the Fairhill neighborhood of Philadelphia. “Today we celebrate an enormous step in HACE’s efforts to […]

Wolf Administration Tours Blighted Properties, Details Benefits of Restore Pennsylvania for Union County

May 2, 2019
New Berlin, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Community Affairs and Development Rick Vilello joined local officials and community leaders on a tour of blighted properties in New Berlin, Union County. The tour included a discussion about the region’s challenges in its fight against blight. They also discussed […]